As well as a distinctive earthy flavour and thick, viscous texture, manuka honey benefits from antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that set it apart from traditional raw honey.

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Before we extol the benefits of this buzz-worthy buy, let’s nail down all the basics. For starters, Manuka honey is mainly sourced from New Zealand. Named for the Leptospermum scoparium (AKA the ...

Crucially, there are no reported cases of bacteria developing resistance to honey Manuka honey is often touted as a “superfood” that treats many ailments, including allergies, colds and flus, ...

There’s a debate raging in the Southern Hemisphere, and it all comes down to naming rights over a coveted, and very expensive type of honey praised for its health benefits. Australia and New Zealand ...

Manuka honey has long been hailed as a health food, with a number of studies reporting its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Now, a new study provides further evidence of such benefits, ...

You've probably spotted Manuka honey on the shelves of your favorite health-food markets and in the ingredients lists of skin-care products, but what actually is it? And what justifies the product's ...

What does Queen Cleopatra and a queen bee have in common? A love of honey! As far back as ancient Egypt, humans have been using the sweet stuff in everything from immunity-boosting tonics to ...

In a world where breast cancer affects millions of women, scientists might have found help in an unexpected place – honey. But not just any honey. We’re talking about Manuka honey, and the latest ...

They further explain that Manuka honey may have a unique health benefit because it contains an active ingredient called methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO can have antibacterial effects. They differ in one key ...